Presented is a three-ring binder housing 175 1962 Topps baseball cards (two of each card from #89 to 176, except only one card of #160) from the files of the Topps Company, preserved and displayed in a very unique manner. These are the actual file copy cards kept by Topps for its archives. This binder was purchased at the famous 1989 Topps/Guernsey's auction (lot #BB294) and has been consigned to this auction directly from the original purchaser. Each page in the binder has six cards (three different cards, displaying the front and back of each card) neatly mounted by means of glue on the reverse. One page is missing the back of card #160. Card #159 has come undone and the back of the card is represented by card #139 Reniff (he is featured on two different card numbers in the 1962 Topps series). Highlighted by several key cards, including Boog Powell rookie, Warren Spahn, Bill Skowron, Babe Hit 60, Gehrig and Ruth, Al Kaline, Tim McCarver rookie, and Ron Santo. Additional note: Included are many scarce second series (#110-196) green-tint variation cards. The cards are pack-fresh, right off the printing press, and grade Nr/Mt overall. These cards naturally have a special historical significance as Topps file cards. In recent years, Topps has offered file cards and pages removed from albums individually (that were not sold at the 1989 Topps auction) through The Topps Vault (on eBay) and these cards have sold for significant premiums. The cards could be professionally removed if desired. The lot is accompanied by our consignor's original 1989 Topps/Guernsey's auction catalog from the sale (prices are noted in blue ink next to some lots). Total: 175 cards plus catalog. Reserve $500. Estimate (open).SOLD FOR $1,067

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